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Tran-Siberian Railway

Visa Procurement

Please be advised that visa requirements are subject to change and that visa procurement is the responsibility of the traveller and not On The Go Tours, therefore it is essential that you check current visa requirements with the embassy before travel. Please also ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your planned date of departure from Russia, Mongolia or China.

If you're planning a journey on the Trans-siberian Railway you will require visas. All nationalities require a visa to visit Russia and China. Some nationalities require a visa for Mongolia.

In order to obtain a Russian visa you will require a Russian invitation letter. On The Go Tours can obtain the invitation letter from the Russian authorities for you. Please provide us with your passport details as soon as possible after booking as we need these details for the Russian invitation letter as well as for train and hotel bookings.

For details on visa procurement for nationalities not listed here, please refer to Project Visa.

Russia, Mongolia & China visa information for

UK Residents

Travel visas are an essential part of your holiday and you can’t get on with your adventure until you have them but they can be complicated things to sort out. There are application forms to complete and paperwork to provide. If you're a resident of the UK and would like someone to handle your Trans Siberian visa application for you then we recommend CIBTvisas. Please follow this link for more details on how to start your visa application with them -
http://www.cibtvisas.co.uk/onthego

Russia

The Russian government introduced biometric applications in the UK in 2014. That means that you need to apply for your Russian visa in person at the visa application centre in London or Edinburgh and submit your biometric data at the time of application (fingerprints and facial image), along with the visa fee and your letter of invitation.

Standard visas take on average 9 to 10 working days, and you must leave a minimum of 3 weeks before your trip to ensure you get your visa on time. The Russian Embassy experiences unprecedented demand, so the sooner you get your application to us, the better. Visa applications are only accepted 3 months or less prior to the date of your exit from Russia.

South African Residents

Please visit the relevant embassy link below for visa form and instructions. As of 30 March 2017, South African passport holders will be granted visa free entry to Russia for a duration of up to 90 days when travelling without the intention of living, working or studying in Russia.

Life can be unpredictable and we understand that sometimes it’s necessary to change or delay your travel plans. With our LIFETIME DEPOSIT guarantee, you can book our Signature tours safe in the knowledge that if you’re unable to travel, your deposit is fully transferable and will be held for an unlimited time.